(Cambridge O Level Pakistan
6. 1.
Why do many rivers in Pakistan flood in July?
ii.
State one advantage that may occur when rivers
iii. How may a cotton textile factory in Karachi
be affected by July floods in Punjab?
iv. How and why may the economy of the
area be affected by flooding?
V. State two measures which have been taken
to minimise the harmful effects of floods.
Answers
Answer:
1- The river get flood because in the month of July it is rainy season for that reason the rivers get filled and flood will occur
Answer:
1. The Monsoon weather system starts in July which is created on Indian Ocean and Arabian sea. It moves towards India, extending towards Pakistan that brings heavy rains thus causing the floods.
2. A total of 600 bales changed hands across the country including 200 bales in Punjab. Otherwise they would have caused more damage. ... Due to this River Indus and other rivers and canals started to flood
3. The floods have severely damage the wheat production which is one of the chief crops of Pakistan. ... Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves would severely be affected, since the major contributor to export sector of the economy has faced damages in the form of crops of cotton, sugarcane, rice and maize
4. Planting grasses and Trees to hold the soil against fast flow of water.
Planting grasses and Trees to hold the soil against fast flow of water.Terrace farming In hilly areas to slow down the speed of flow of water.
Planting grasses and Trees to hold the soil against fast flow of water.Terrace farming In hilly areas to slow down the speed of flow of water.Digging holes to store extra water.
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